U.S. Treasury yields plunge 10 basis points as Iran war ceasefire lifts sentiment
By Hugh Leask
Published on April 8, 2026.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury note, the benchmark for government borrowing, dropped more than 10 basis points to 4.2399% and the 2-year Treasury note dropped 11 basis points. The announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict led to a surge in investor sentiment. The decrease in yields is seen as an indication of uncertainty over the situation.
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